Don’t move firewood â€”Buy it where you burn it!

â€¢ It is against the law (M.S. 89.551 Sec. 2 Subd.3b) to bring unapproved firewood into any state park, state forest or day-use area.

â€¢ Find a DNR approved firewood vendor near your destination, Be sure to keep your receipt to show proof of purchase.

â€¢ Firewood can harbor many different kinds of invasive pests that are harmful to Minnesota trees. Firewood restrictions are needed to help prevent the introduction or spread of damaging forest pests including emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, and oak wilt.